Nahlah is the last of the Black Dragons, which suits her just fine. Until the day of the Choosing when the Loset Ei, the most sacred artifact of Dragonkind, selects her to be the next leader of their race. Nahlah refuses to accept the role and flees. After taking humanoid form, she is captured, her dragon essence stolen and she must track down the one that stole it from her if she is ever to regain her heritage and her powers.